The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the elimination of the non-filer category in Pakistan, according to News.
In an interview with ARY News, FBR spokesperson Bakhtiar Muhammad confirmed that non-filers will no longer be allowed to purchase vehicles by paying additional taxes, and the option to buy property under the same condition will also be removed.
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Beginning October 1, a travel ban will be enforced for non-filers, preventing them from traveling abroad. Bakhtiar Muhammad clarified that the non-filer designation applies only to individuals earning a monthly income of Rs50,000 or more who do not file tax returns.
Additionally, the FBR plans to take significant measures by blocking SIM cards of non-filers as part of its initiative to combat tax evasion.
Earlier, the FBR announced plans to take action against unregistered businesses after October 1, focusing on those operating under benami (undisclosed ownership) or fictitious names.
According to FBR officials, third-party data collection methods will be used to gather information on unregistered businesses. Current FBR records indicate that only 300,000 manufacturers are registered for sales tax in Pakistan.
